Overview

• President Trump hosted Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre at the White House on April 24 to discuss a potential Ukraine cease-fire and trade relations.
• Trump denounced recent Russian missile strikes on Kyiv, calling on President Putin to stop the attacks and highlighting the toll of 5,000 weekly deaths in the conflict.
• The Trump administration’s 15% tariff on Norwegian imports remains paused under a 90-day negotiation window, though no permanent trade deal was announced.
• Norway, a leading supporter of Ukraine, reaffirmed its commitment to aiding peace efforts, with Støre emphasizing the urgency of saving lives and securing Europe.
• Former NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg joined the meeting, underscoring Norway’s role in NATO and its partnership with the U.S. in addressing the war.